Key Market Indicators
Consumption of herbicides in Ireland is set to decrease by 2.9% each year on average, with 1,440 metric tons expected by 2026. Since 2016, Irish consumption of herbicides has declined by 5.2% annually. In 2021, Ireland was in 23rd place, with Greece ahead in first place with 1,720 metric tons. Argentina, Australia and Canada ranked second, third and fourth respectively. Export of herbicides from Ireland is projected to increase by 3.4% annually on average, with 66.6 million kilograms expected by 2026. Since 1997, Irish exports of herbicides have risen by 11.7% each year. In 2021, Ireland was in ninth place, with Israel ahead in first place with 53.8 million kilograms. The United States, Belgium and France ranked second, third and fourth respectively. Import of herbicides in Ireland is forecast to grow by 3% each year on average, with 31.6 million kilograms expected by 2026. Since 1997, Irish demand for herbicides has increased by 7.1% annually. In 2021, Ireland was in 28th place, with Slovenia ahead in first place with 26.2 million kilograms. Brazil, Nigeria and the United States ranked second, third and fourth respectively.
